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HUMAN TRAFICKING AWARENESS PROGRAMS Commemoration of St. Bakhita Prayer and Reflection Vigil against Human Trafficking - Friday February 8, 2019, 7-8 pm. Feb. 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. She is considered the patron saint of human trafficking [...]

Courage International is a Catholic network of confidential support groups for men and women who experience same-sex attraction and seek to live chaste lives in Christ. Courage International also sponsors separate confidential support groups (called “EnCourage”) for those who seek to gain greater understanding and acceptance of their loved-one’s same-sex attraction, while honoring chastity. For [...]

September 8, 2019 culminates the year of celebration of the arrival of five Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame from Montreal, Canada to Waterbury 150 years ago. In the tradition of their Foundress, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, the Sisters established Notre Dame Academy  and Waterbury Catholic High for girls and continued to minister in Children’s [...]

Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center will host a season-opening celebration featuring Mariachi Mexico Antiguo on Sept. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 31 Colton St., Farmington. Established in 2010, the group is known for its vibrant sound and focus on the antique traditions of the genre. Free-will offering. Register by calling 860-677-8519.http://www.ourladyofcalvary.net

St. Joseph Church (St. Martin of Tours Parish) in Canaan will be open for 24 hours on Sept. 11. The public is invited to come, reflect and pray respectfully at any time. Beginning at midnight, the rosary will be recited every six hours. Beginning at 8:46 a.m., the names of those who died on Sept. [...]